And Eisenhower opened the door for them- both Dulles brothers. John Dulles was his secretary of state- let that sink in. A war hero president who helped set the trap, made a CYA warning, and let JFK pay the price. Sorry, I can't put Eisenhower on any kind of pedestal. IMO, he had the position and support because of the war, to stop this and that he chose not too is what we are paying for now. That and Truman signing them into existence.